by Tony Collins | Jan 30, 2011 | Leadership
Why Zero Harm is a Terrible Goal Zero Harm is a fantastic philosophy, but a terrible goal. Let me explain. Those supporting the goal of zero harm will argue if you set a target of anything less, then in effect you are aiming to hurt someone every year. If it’s...
by Tony Collins | Jan 27, 2011 | Leadership
Without doubt the single most important aspect to health and safety (OSH) in your workplace is management commitment. Or put another way, your business could have the most modern H&s system, employees who are well trained in H&S and be well resourced for...
by Tony Collins | Jan 23, 2011 | Culture
OSH Safety and Employees Use Of Cell Phones While Driving For over a year now a OSH safety enhancing law on the use of cell phones while driving has been in place, but personally I have seen little change. I was reminded of this only last week driving behind a car...
by Tony Collins | Jan 23, 2011 | Systems
Safety In The Home In New Zealand about 1 person a minute is injured at home in accidents that a few safety precautions could prevent. Falls and trips are common, burns and cuts in the kitchen, playing with new tools (interestingly you are 8 times more likely to be...
by Tony Collins | Jan 21, 2011 | Systems
Sex Industry Workplace Health and Safety Guide When New Zealand passed the Prostitution Reform Bill in 2003, the Government regulator led the development of a guide for workplace Health and Safety in the sex industry. Sex Industry – A Guide to Occupational...